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Jagraj

♂ Boy

Pronounced JUG-rahj /ˈdʒʌɡ.rɑːdʒ/Medium

Meaning: Jagraj joins jag, 'world,' with raj, 'rule' or 'king' — 'king of the world.' It is a Sikh and Punjabi given name, often paired with Singh, and belongs to a naming tradition of grandeur and devotion that we note with respect.Medium

In 30 seconds: Jagraj means 'king of the world' in Punjabi (said 'JUG-rahj') — a strong Sikh name of scope and dignity.
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Origin MediumPunjabi, Sanskrit
MeaningJagraj joins jag, 'world,' with raj, 'rule' or 'king' — 'king of the world.' It is a Sikh and Punjabi given name, often paired with Singh, and belongs to a naming tradition of grandeur and devotion that we note with respect.
U.S. rank (2024)#13013 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Jagraj is built from Sanskrit-derived Punjabi words: jag, world, and raj, rule. Sikh naming often reaches for such large, devotional ideas, and Jagraj is commonly paired with the shared name Singh. It travels with Punjabi families to Britain, Canada and the U.S. (said 'JUG-rahj').

In the U.S. it is very rare, used chiefly in Sikh and Punjabi families. Rare, grand, and rooted.

Did you know? Jag means 'world' and raj means 'rule' — together, 'king of the world.' It is a Sikh and Punjabi name, a tradition we note with respect (said 'JUG-rahj').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Jagraj — Punjabi jag 'world' + raj 'king'; Sikh naming

Variations

JagraajJagdeepJagjit

Nicknames

JagRaj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jagraj mean?

Jagraj means 'king of the world,' from Punjabi jag ('world') and raj ('rule, king').

How do you pronounce Jagraj?

It's said JUG-rahj /ˈdʒʌɡ.rɑːdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jagraj a boy or girl name?

Jagraj is a boy's name.

How popular is Jagraj?

Jagraj is very rare in the U.S., used chiefly in Sikh and Punjabi families.

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